Peaches!
What is it about peaches that can just put an immediate smile on your face? Could it be that they are so beautifully painted in orange, pink, and white hues? Could it be that they are round, soft, and fuzzy? Maybe it’s because we’ve adopted the adjective “peachy” into our vocabulary to represent excellence and positivity. Or perhaps we salivate over a delicious peach recipe that makes us think of home. Whatever it is - peaches sure can leave us s-peach-less!
I think for me, one of the best parts about peaches is that I can ALWAYS find a song to sing about them! Which one is your favorite?
Peaches - Justin Bieber
Peaches - Jack Black (Super Mario Brothers)
Peaches - The Presidents of the United States of America
Peaches & Cream - 112
Georgia Peaches - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Peach Trees - Rufus Wainwright
Okay, okay….Now that we’ve got a tune stuck in our head about peaches, let’s refocus and get back to the main attraction - peaches…the fruit!
Did You Know…?
There are thousands of varieties of peaches in the world
Peach trees can stand up to 20 feet tall - but most farmers only let them grow 10-13 feet to allow easier picking!
A smooth peach (without the fuzz) is called a nectarine
Peaches, though normally light orange, can also be yellow, red, or white
Peaches have many vitamins and minerals
Georgia is known as the “Peach State”
Peach Picking!
Peaches are in season from July until late September, which means you still have plenty of time to head out and go peach picking! Here are some local farms near you to pick those perfect peaches:
Lyman Orchards: Middlefield, CT
Belltown Hills Orchard: South Glastonbury, CT
Dondero Orchards: South Glastonbury, CT
Gotta’s Farm & Cider Mill: Portland, CT
Irish Bend Orchard: Somers, CT
That’s just a few of the MANY farms in CT that offer U-Pick peach. Click here to search for other farms that have peach picking in your area!
Peaches in the Kitchen!
Once you’ve picked your peaches, get your kitchen smelling delicious by baking up some peach desserts! Here are some must try recipes for peach season this summer:
I hope you go on your day smiling as much as I am about peaches! Whether you're heading out to buy some peaches from your local farm, gathering up the family to go peach picking, baking some peach inspired desserts, or just singing along to one of the many wonderful songs about peaches, may your journey be just “peachy!”
